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Zaluzianskya capensis (L.) Walp.  
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FamilySCROPHULARIACEAE
Genus speciesZaluzianskya capensis (L.) Walp. 
BibliographyRepert. Bot. Syst. 3: 307 (1844)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsteppes
Altitude0-1400m
Descriptionleaves very narrow, opposite, shortly sparsely hirsute, remotely denticulate, flowers in terminal spike, in bud purple
Size10-40cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsErinus aethiopicus Thunb.
Erinus capensis L.
Erinus lychnideus L.f.
Nycterinia capensis (L.) Benth.
Nycterinia coriacea Benth.
Nycterinia dentata Benth.
Nycterinia longiflora Benth.
Zaluzianskya coriacea (Benth.) Walp.
Zaluzianskya dentata (Benth.) Walp.
Zaluzianskya longiflora (Benth.) Walp.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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